Vehicle Description
If you're looking for your first collector car, affordable sunny
weather transportation, or just have a soft spot for vintage
ponies, this 1966 Ford Mustang coupe is a great choice. It's not a
show car, it's not a pedigreed car that you should buy as
'put-away' investment, it's just a super-solid, dialed-in little
coupe with 289 V8 power, an automatic transmission, a
period-correct presentation, and the same charm that's infused into
every early Mustang ever built. And by all accounts, that's very
much a good thing.
Not long ago, this beautiful vintage Mustang got a fresh coat of
Code M Wimbledon White paint, which we feel is an excellent choice
on a low-key Mustang. Infinitely more interesting that Colonial
White, the off-white shade has elegance that's universally loved by
all Ford fans, and it looks great covering the iconic lines of
Americas' greatest pony. GT-style stripes between the wheels work
perfectly with black vinyl roof, adding both sportiness and
sophistication to the juvenile coupe, while breaking up what would
otherwise be a bit of a dull car. It looks a bit more aggressive
than many of its contemporaries, aided by the GT-style grille and
fog lights up front and the chrome 'gills' in the rear quarters -
separating this '66 from your old girlfriend's High School car.
They did a good job on the top driver-quality paint by highlighting
the deep shine and minimizing any potential orange peel in the
modern urethane finish, and with only a handful of minor
imperfections to speak of the curb appeal is off-the-charts. Not
perfect, mind you, but certainly good enough to get thumbs-up
gestures in traffic but not so nice that a full parking lot scares
you into going home. Panel fit is actually pretty good as well,
particularly the trunk and the bumpers, which hug the body tightly
(they were never aligned perfectly even when new), and thanks to
the Mustang's huge popularity, much of the trim is newer so it
looks very good. It's actually kind of refreshing to see an early
Mustang that isn't trying to be anything other than what it is: fun
V8-powered transportation.
The Mustang's interior is always a friendly, welcoming place, and
this one is no different. It's got the light patina of a set of
comfortable old jeans and that's perfectly OK with us. It's
possible that most of the interior is original, particularly the
carpets which are showing some age, but there's nothing that needs
immediate attention (aside from maybe the driver's seat bottom,
which is in danger of getting worse) and you shouldn't hesitate to
get in and have fun right off the bat. The five-dial gauge panel
became standard in 1966 and holds a pretty complete set of gauges
in a black "camera case" finished panel and the stock steering
wheel really does look sporty. A JVC AM/FM/Cassette stereo head
unit fits neatly in the original radio's location and powers a pair
of modern speakers on the rear package shelf, so you don't have to
sacrifice entertainment in your new daily-driver vintage Mustang.
There's also an under-dash factory A/C unit ahead of the center
console, although the system is blowing warm and will need service.
The trunk shows off just how thorough the paint job was and sports
reproduction mats for the floor and spare tire.
This is a real-deal C-code Mustang, which means a 289 cubic inch V8
under the hood. As a result, this Mustang is plenty peppy around
town and has a great V8 sound from the twin tailpipes out back,
both critical elements to Mustang ownership. The engine sports a
few performance upgrades, including an Edelbrock 4-barrel
carburetor, a Ford Blue intake, an open-element air cleaner, plus a
set of Cobra finned valve covers to make it look racy. The recently
rebuilt C4 3-speed automatic transmission is a willing partner for
the V8 and never leaves you hanging for a downshift and the 8-inch
rear end has highway gears in it so cruising around town or across
the country is pretty drama-free. Recent maintenance/service and a
new front end underneath means this Mustang is ready to go right
now, and by the looks of the otherwise largely original and
remarkably tidy undercarriage, this Pony has always lived easy. The
rolling stock consists of Mustang Mag wheels wrapped in 205/70/14
BFGoodrich redline tires, finishing off the look perfectly.
This is just a nice little Mustang that's going to be affordable to
own and operate and will always bring a smile to your face when
you're behind the wheel. And really, is there more to ask from a
classic car? Call today!
